The calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; or email to rprusi@miningjournal.net, putting calendar in the subject line.

Wednesday

YMCA Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette for adults of all ages from 6-7 a.m.; youth beginners 5:15-6 p.m.,; and intermediate of all ages from 6:15-7 p.m. A Christian perspective, Spirit Warrior Karate Academy. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479 or the Y at 227-9622.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting from 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.

Blood drive –Upper Peninsula Health System-Marquette’s U.P. Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive at the Gwinn VFW with the bloodmobile from 3-6 p.m. For an appointment call Joyce Styer at 346-7595.

Casting — The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit– Kissing the Water: The Lure and the Lore of Fly Fishing Casting Event, Demo Day. Demo Day from 3-6 p.m. and it’s a chance to watch area masters and try your hand at tying and casting. Children welcome as well as seasoned veterans. Included in price of admission. Demonstrators are Mike Stefanac (tying) and Herb Grenke (casting). www.marquettehistory.org or call 906-226-3571.

Sexual Violence Support Group — conducted by the Women’s Center. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Michelle at 225-1346 for more information.

Grand Opening of Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference — Celebrate the opening of this traveling exhibit which emphasizes engineering: past, present, and future; high tech vs. low tech; and creating the future of sustainable energy. In addition to the display panels, a maker table, and computer kiosk, there will also be an Engineering Challenge. Peter White Public Library Children’s Room, 6-8 p.m. 226-4323.